How far is Oyster Bay, NY from Rapids, NY?

The driving distance from Oyster Bay, NY to Rapids, NY is about 403.9 miles (650 km), with a travel time of about 08h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 17h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Road
403.88 mi
08h 30m
Flight
304.3 mi
489.72 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
304.3 mi
Kilometers
489.72 km
Flight Time
00h 36m

Driving Distance

Road route
403.88 mi
Kilometers
649.99 km
Drive Time
08h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 08h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 PM EDT
Return by in Oyster Bay
Fri, Apr 24, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oyster Bay
2026-04-23T08:58
Arrive Rapids
Thu, Apr 23, 5:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
08h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oyster Bay
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Port Dickinson
NY

Village in New York

From Oyster Bay
201.8 mi
04h 15m
To Rapids
202.1 mi
04h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oyster Bay and Rapids.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oyster Bay and Rapids.

  1. 1

    Start on Berry Hill Road

    88 m · 21 sec · Berry Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Street

    131 m · 9 sec · South Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Pine Hollow Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pine Hollow Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Oyster Bay Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Oyster Bay Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Northern Boulevard

    13.4 mi · 23 min · Northern Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward Cross Island Parkway North, Whitestone Bridge

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Cross Island Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Cross Island Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Throgs Neck Bridge, Bronx, New England

    2905 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Bridge

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  10. 10

    Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2659 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    3214 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    559 ft · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1270 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack

    1884 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack

    1.3 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight right

    58.1 mi · 1 hr 9 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    100 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Genesee Expressway

    38.6 mi · 45 min · Genesee Expressway

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 408, NY 63: Mount Morris, Letchworth Park

    2012 ft · 51 sec

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

    666 ft · 10 sec · Mount Morris-Geneseo Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Geneseo-Mount Morris Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Genesee Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Genesee Street

  33. 33

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Genesee Street

    30 m · 1 sec · Genesee Street

  34. 34

    Exit the roundabout onto Genesee Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Genesee Street

  35. 35

    Continue on State Highway 63

    1.1 km · 55 sec · State Highway 63

  36. 36

    Continue on Big Tree Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Big Tree Road

  37. 37

    Continue on Ellicott Street Road

    10.3 mi · 15 min · Ellicott Street Road

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cedar Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    7.1 mi · 12 min · East Main Street

  40. 40

    Continue on Main Road

    13.1 mi · 19 min · Main Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Salt Road

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Salt Road

  43. 43

    Continue on Salt Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Salt Road

  44. 44

    Continue on Salt Road

    64 m · 3 sec · Salt Road

  45. 45

    Continue on Tonawanda Creek Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Tonawanda Creek Road

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Goodrich Road

    1085 ft · 22 sec · Goodrich Road

  47. 47

    Continue on Rapids Road

    2410 ft · 53 sec · Rapids Road

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Tonawanda Creek Road North

    17 m · 1 sec · Tonawanda Creek Road North

  49. 49

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tonawanda Creek Road North

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oyster Bay and Rapids.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
49 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 86
100 mi · 25%
I 380 North
86.4 mi · 21%
Christopher Columbus Highway
68.2 mi · 17%
Genesee Expressway
38.6 mi · 10%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 4%
Northern Boulevard
13.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 86

Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

100 mi · 01h 57m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
08h 30m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
17h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+99.6 mi
304.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Dickinson
04h 15m from Oyster Bay
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Rapids.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oyster Bay to Rapids?

The road trip is about 403.9 miles (650 km) and usually takes 08h 30m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Dickinson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 201.8 miles from Oyster Bay and 202.1 miles from Rapids.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 304.3 miles (489.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 99.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $57.13 one way or $114.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 126.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Oyster Bay and Mostly Sunny near Rapids.

Stop Ideas Near Port Dickinson

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Dickinson, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Dickinson.

BUS

Scranton, PA

83 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

99 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Empire Expo Center

108 mi away
581 State Fair Blvd
RAIL

William F. Walsh Regional Transportation Center

108 mi away
131 Alliance Bank Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oyster Bay and Rapids. Straight-line distance: 304.3 mi (489.72 km).

Oyster Bay

#1 Oyster Bay

Town on Long Island, New York, United States

Population296,592
Coordinates40.8656500, -73.5320700
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
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#2 Rapids

Section of a river where the river bed is relatively steep, increasing the water's velocity and turbulence

Population1,636
Coordinates43.0983900, -78.6408600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Oyster Bay (-73.53207, 40.86565)
End: Rapids (-78.64086, 43.09839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 650 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)13h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)10h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)08h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)05h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
14.25 gal
53.95 L · about $57.13
Round trip
$114.26
28.5 gal · 107.9 L
Estimated CO2
126.6 kg one way
Round trip: 253.3 kg / 558 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $57.13 $114.26
Mid-grade $4.48 $63.85 $127.71
Premium $4.86 $69.27 $138.54
Diesel $4.69 $66.89 $133.78

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New York · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Oyster Bay and Rapids. The current time is 08:58:31.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.